Controversial Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, has publicly denied accusations that he bribed officers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to avoid prosecution for money laundering. The…
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Conflicting Reports Emerge Over Yahaya Bello’s Visit to EFCC
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello’s alleged visit to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has sparked controversy, with conflicting reports from his media office and the anti-graft agency. Bello’s media…
ESUT sacks 6 staff over certificate forgery, sexual harassment, academic fraud, others
The Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, on Wednesday, dismissed six staff of the University over their alleged involvement in certificate forgery, sexual harassment, academic fraud among other offences.
Notable Nollywood Actor Among Billionaire Kidnappers Killed by Police in Lagos
In a stunning revelation, Prince Henry Ode, a well-known Nollywood actor and producer from Port Harcourt, was confirmed to be among the nine kidnappers killed by police in Lagos. The police had…
Fake EFCC Officers Sentenced to 46 Years in Prison for Fraud and Impersonation
In a landmark ruling, the Special Offenses Court in Ikeja, Lagos State, has sentenced Ugwu Chijioke and Ibrahim Adekunle to 46 years in prison for impersonating members of the Economic and Financial…
Authorities Investigate US Businessman’s Death in Lagos Hotel
The Lagos State Police Command has initiated an investigation into the death of Onyejekwe Izuchukwu, a 62-year-old businessman from Texas, USA, whose body was discovered in a hotel room in the Ikoyi…
Nigerian Army’s Counter-Terrorism Operations Yield Significant Successes
In a series of decisive operations, Nigerian Army troops engaged in counter-terrorism efforts have achieved significant successes in the ongoing battle against terrorism and insurgency. The operations, spanning across Kaduna, Zamfara, and…
Binance Alleges $150 Million Bribe Demand by Nigerian Officials Amidst Legal Battle
A contentious legal battle has emerged between cryptocurrency platform Binance and Nigerian authorities, with allegations of a $150 million bribery demand surfacing amidst accusations of money laundering and tax evasion. The saga…
Joint Task Force Operation UDO KA Elimates IPOB/ESN Commander in Imo State
In a significant operation aimed at quelling the activities of criminal elements, troops of Joint Task Force Operation UDO KA successfully neutralized an IPOB/ESN commander in Imo State, Nigeria. Following the seizure…
EFCC Releases Full List Of 58 Ex Governors That Embezzled N2.187 Trillion
In a staggering revelation, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has alleged that over a 25-year period, at least 58 former governors have been involved in the misappropriation, embezzlement, or laundering…
10 Suspects Arrested by Lagos Police in Organ Harvesting Operation
The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended a group of alleged ritualists involved in killing people and harvesting their body parts for sale in various states. Among the ten suspects arrested are…
Ex-FCMB Manager Gets 121-Year Sentence for N112M Fraud
In a landmark case of financial malpractice, former manager of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Nwachukwu Placidus, has been sentenced to a total of 121 years in prison for his involvement in…
ATTACK: Gov Mbah vows to flush out herdsmen at Nimbo
Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, has described the recent attack that resulted in the death of four natives in Nimbo as unacceptable to his administration, vowing that enough was enough,…
Yahaya Bello Responds to EFCC’s Claims on Children’s School Fees: Setting the Record Straight
In a bid to address what he perceives as misleading claims regarding his children’s school fees, former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello has issued a comprehensive statement through his media office. The…
American International School to Reimburse EFCC $760,910 in Yahaya Bello’s Child Fees Scandal
In a twist to the ongoing saga involving former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed that the American International School of Abuja (AISA) has…
Bobrisky Sentenced to Six Months in Jail for Naira Defacement, Money Laundering
In a dramatic turn of events, Nigerian transgender personality, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has been handed a six-month prison sentence without the option of a fine by Justice Abimbola Awogboro…
Nigerian Dancer Korra Obidi Attacked with Acid, Stabbed in UK
In a shocking turn of events, Nigerian dancer Anita Obidi, widely known as Korra Obidi, fell victim to a harrowing attack involving acid and stabbing while in the United Kingdom. The distressing…
Multichoice Nigeria Limited Loses N7.9 Billion in Fraudulent Currency Exchange Deal
In a shocking turn of events, Multichoice Nigeria Limited, a leading provider of satellite television services in Africa, has fallen victim to a fraudulent foreign currency exchange transaction, resulting in a staggering…
EFCC Initiates Investigation into Bobrisky for Alleged Naira Abuse
Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have launched an investigation into Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, for his alleged involvement in the spraying…
Labour Party’s National Chairman Escapes Assassination Attempt in Abuja Home Fire
Yesterday, the Labour Party (LP) found itself in the midst of a harrowing ordeal as Julius Abure, the party’s national chairman, narrowly escaped what has been described as an assassination attempt at…